Two S.Korean naval ships start four-day visit to central Vietnam

The visit aims to bolster ties between the two countries to celebrate 25 years of diplomatic relations.

South Korean naval ships the Roks Kang Gam Chan (DDH-979) and the Roks Hwacheon (AOE-59) docked at Tien Sa Port in Da Nang on Monday. The Roks Hwacheon is a logistics ship that provides oil and food. It measures 134 meters long and has a crew of 289.

Destroyer Roks Kang Gam Chan is 150 meters long with a crew of 344.

South Korean sailors.

The radar system...

…and anti-ballistic missiles on the Roks Kang Gam Chan.

The missile and torpedo systems...

..and a mounted gun on the deck of the destroyer.

Lifeboats on the ship.

Both ships have helipads.

South Korean sailors take part in a flag ceremony on their arrival in Da Nang. They will meet with the city’s authorities and naval forces, and visit poor children at charity centers.